Barback | Part-Time | Webster Hall

Oak View Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 15,000 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) savings plan

401(k) matching

Job summary

Oak View Group in New York, NY is seeking a Barback to support bartenders during events, restocking products, and upholding alcohol service policies. The role is part-time with a $11.35 hourly wage and is eligible for tips.

The position requires reliable attendance and availability to work events as scheduled. Benefits for part-time roles include 401(k) savings and matching. Open until 2026-10-09.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Barback preferred.
• Ability to work in a team-oriented, fast-paced, event-driven environment.
• Clear, business-like communication with staff and guests.
• Possess a valid food handling certificate and alcohol service permit if required by regulations.
• Ability to calculate basic math functions related to inventory.
• Experience in a fast-paced, high-volume bar setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Stock bar products including beverages, ice, and supplies.
• Draft beer and pour wine for guest orders; assist bartenders.
• Ensure equipment is operable and bar area is clean before events.
• Maintain cleanliness of bar and adjacent areas per sanitation procedures.
• Assist with showcasing and maintaining high-profile locations.
• Identify visibly intoxicated guests and inform bartenders.
• Maintain sanitation, health, and safety standards.
• Demonstrate reliable attendance and punctuality.

Skills

Barback experience

Teamwork

Communication

Food handling certificate

Alcohol service permit

Math basics

High-volume bar experience

Job description

Oak View Group Oak View Group (OVG) is the global leader in premium live entertainment infrastructure and services, with a platform spanning venue development and end-to-end capabilities across venue management, hospitality, and sponsorship sales. Founded in 2015, the company serves a collection of seven world-class owned venues and a client roster of the most iconic arenas, stadiums, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions, spanning four continents.

Oak View Group Oak View Group (OVG) is the global leader in premium live entertainment infrastructure and services, with a platform spanning venue development and end-to-end capabilities across venue management, hospitality, and sponsorship sales. Founded in 2015, the company serves a collection of seven world-class owned venues and a client roster of the most iconic arenas, stadiums, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions, spanning four continents.

Position Summary

The Barback is responsible for backing up the bartender by restocking products to ensure the bartenders stay fully stocked during events while ensuring all policies and procedures regarding alcohol dispensing are followed. The employee must maintain excellent attendance and be available to work events as scheduled per business need.

This role will pay an hourly rate of $11.35 and is tip eligible.

Benefits for Part-Time roles: 401(k) savings plan and 401(k) matching.

This position will remain open until October 9, 2026.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for stocking products for the bar, including N/A beverages, alcoholic beverages, icing wells, sweeping and mopping the bar, moving kegs in and out of keg coolers, and tapping kegs.
• Drafting beer and pouring wine for guest orders, running supplies for bartenders' back-up fruit, napkins, cups, utensils, and stirrers.
• Assures that the location equipment is operable and clean prior to the start of the event.
• Maintain cleanliness of the bar and surrounding areas utilizing sanitation procedures; this includes mopping floors, cleaning and stacking floor mats, emptying and relining trash cans, and keeping closet areas clear of debris and clutter.
• Keeps Fashion4K TCL Bar and Sky Club clean and orderly at all times, as these are high-profile locations frequently visited and shown by our client.
• Responsible for recognizing guests that are visibly intoxicated and taking action to make bartenders aware of such individuals.
• Maintains sanitation, health, and safety standards in work areas.
• Show demonstrated ability to meet the company standard for excellent attendance.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Barback preferred.
• Ability to work in a team-oriented, fast-paced, event-driven environment.
• Ability to communicate with employees, co-workers, management staff, and guests in a clear, business-like, and respectful manner that focuses on generating a positive, enthusiastic, and cooperative work environment.
• Possess a valid food handling certificate and alcohol service permit if required by state and federal regulations.
• Ability to calculate basic math functions (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, percentages) as they relate to product inventory.
• Experience working in a fast-paced, high-volume bar capacity is preferred.

Strengthened by our Differences. United to Make a Difference

At OVG, we understand that to continue positively disrupting the sports and live entertainment industry, we need a diverse team to help us do it. We also believe that inclusivity drives innovation, strengthens our people, improves our service, and raises our excellence. Our success is rooted in creating environments that reflect and celebrate the diverse communities in which we operate and serve, and this is the reason we are committed to amplifying voices from all different backgrounds.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Oak View Group is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis (“protected class”) including, but not limited to veteran status, uniform service member status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law.